Edina Community Education Services

Just in time for Halloween!   Let your inner “Zombie” come out with this fun, fabulous line dance version of Michael Jackson’s classic “Thriller”!!!  Gather friends and family for a night you will all remember. No partner needed!

Convinced that you have 2-left feet and that dancing is not meant for you? Or, someone you know?   But still… it would be helpful to know a few steps. Learn fun moves and simple tips from a pro to ease you over those times.   A touch of Foxtrot, a smattering of Waltz, a tweak of Rumba and a jazzed up  “high school prom Swing & Sway” are all it takes, and you’ll be out on the dance floor! Couples only please

Join us in the South View pool for a refreshing way to start your day. Lifeguard on duty. 

Do you need to build your confidence and skills in the water? You will work at your own pace in this relaxed and non-intimidating class, designed specifically for adults with little or no experience with swimming. Come and see how refreshing and energizing it is in the pool! Prerequisites: none.

Come join the fun, meet new friends and get in shape at the same time. We start out with a warm-up stretch, and then move to aerobics with fun music. Next, we add resistance bands and weights and move down to the floor and work on our core strength and conditioning. Bring a mat and supportive shoes.

Join and learn how to recognize and size up an sudden emergency and work with the emergency medical services system. This is a hands on class, where participants will learn life saving skills. In the first part, students will learn and demonstrate skills to handle cardiac and breathing sudden emergencies. Part two deals with situations involving diabetic emergencies;seizures; fainting; stroke; bleeding; burns; heat and cold related illnesses; muscle, bone, joint and head, neck and spinal injuries (including concussion); poisoning; and anaphlaxis.Students who score 80% on the exam and can demonstrate proficiency at skills will receive a 2 year Red Cross certificate.

There are more Android phones sold than any other operating system. Attend this class and find out what makes them so popular, as well as tips and tricks for how to make the most of their "smart" capabilities

Join us in the pool for some high-intensity interval training. It has been proven that participants using high intensity intervals vs. moderate intensity training have improved their metabolic resting rates. Workouts include a variety of water skills and drills: aerobics, treading, swimming, deep water, barbells and noodles. . Prerequisite: Must be confident in deep water.

Are you living with arthritis? The Arthritis Aquatic Program is designed to improve your mobility, flexibility, balance and endurance. You'll enjoy water walking, strength toning, and range of motion exercises. Geared for adults with physical limitations who are able to function independently in the pool and locker room. All ages welcome.

Are you living with arthritis? This program is designed to improve your mobility, flexibility, balance and endurance. You'll enjoy water walking, strength toning and range of motion exercises. Geared for adults with physical limitations who are able to function independently in the pool and locker room. All ages welcome.

Make fun & easy super moisturizing detergent-free shea butter & goats milk melt 'n pour soaps w/nutrient rich natural oils.  Luscious phthalate-free fragrances for the holidays, French vanilla, citrus ginger, sugar plum, caramel cinnamon, almond, mullberry, peppermint candy, frappuccino, & more.  Grab friends and family & come to a girls night out soap making party!  Guys welcome too! Beautiful soaps make amazing handmade gifts and add natural luxury to your home for the holidays.  Take home soaps, DIY recipe, tips, source lists.

Be the only parent on the block with a cool and unique way to display those back to school photos! In this class you will receive everything you need (besides tape) to create this project. We will not only make the backpack (card stock) but we will also make a small mini album to place inside. We will be using a fun and color paper and die cuts to jazz up that backpack. *project will look similar to photo pictured. You will need : Scissors, double-sided craft tape, Optional: glue 

Spice up your cold days of the fall with these warm spicy Indian banquet cuisine.  Appetizer: Mixed Veggie Bhajias: You will learn to make scrumptious fritters, using Fall vegetables and spices, gluten free, served with tangy chutneys! Main Entrée 1: Butter Chicken: This infamous entrée will have you coming for more, morsels of perfectly cooked chicken in one of India’s rich, creamy sauce! Main Entrée 2: Vegetable Masala: A stir fry of Fall Vegetable in Chef Anu’s Famous masala rub!! Not to miss! Accompaniments 1: Raita: A yogurt salad, a “must have” while enjoying butter chicken! Accompaniments 2: Zarda Pulao: Saffron Pilaf from the valleys of Kashmir, subtle and very sophisticated! Accompaniment 3: Toasted Naan Bread, pillowy soft bread, toasted the Indian way, to mop up all the richness of the curry and as a perfect ending to the meal! Sign up for this hands-on class to learn how to play with Indian spices and authentic recipes and savor their uniqueness, simplicity, beauty and flavor.

Transform your body with this productive workout that blends ballet style movements, with Pilate's principles and lengthening exercises, to condition the entire body. Using isometric holds and deep muscle work, you will create long lean beautiful muscle, improve posture, increase flexibility, and balance.

In this Barre Express class we will transform your body with this productive workout that blends ballet style movements, with Pilate's principles and lengthening exercises, to condition the entire body. Using isometric holds and deep muscle work, you will create long lean beautiful muscle, improve posture, increase flexibility, and balance.

Barre Strength goes right to your core focusing on abdominals, glutes and leg strength. We move from mat to barre using small balls, bands and weights to give you a complete workout. Join us for the fun!

Barre Strength goes right to your core focusing on abdominals, glutes and leg strength. We move from mat to barre using small balls, bands and weights to give you a complete workout. Join us for the fun!

Enjoy a fun, invigorating workout that develops muscular endurance, dynamic balance, flexibility, and core strength. Blend classical ballet exercises with Barre exercises, which is currently the Number One workout! We'll focus specifically on core, legs, and butt. No dance experience necessary. Non-dancers are welcome. Bring to class: a mat, a small towel for gliding, and a 9" Pilates Bender Ball (available from the instructor if needed).

This class is for students with no prior French experience. It includes grammar, vocabulary, and lots of practice! We meet once a week for 3 hours over the course of 10 weeks and use the Alter Ego method. Textbook and workbook available for purchase at first class for $80.

This class is for students having completed Beginner 1 French or an equivalent level. It includes grammar, vocabulary, and lots of practice! We meet once a week for 3 hours over the course of 10 weeks and use the Alter Ego method. Textbook and workbook are available for purchase at the first class for $80.

This class is for students having completed Beginner 2 French or an equivalent level. We meet once a week for 3 hours over the course of 10 weeks and use the Alter Ego method. Textbook and workbook are available for purchase at the first class for $80.

This class is for students having completed Beginner 3 French or an equivalent level. We meet once a week for 3 hours over the course of 10 weeks and use the Alter Ego method. Textbook and workbook are available for purchase at the first class for $80.

Practice makes perfect with this conversation class. Perfect for students with some French experience. For example, students can use the present tense, passe compose, etc. We will meet once a week for 2 hours over the course of 10 weeks. No text book necessary.